The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2020, one-third of all drunk driving fatalities occurred between Christmas and New Year's Day. As the holiday season approaches, concerns over drunk driving increase. This concerning trend is not a mere...
Drunk Driving
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
The number of alcoholic beverages you consume will have a direct impact on your level of inebriation. As you become more intoxicated, you will also experience decreased driving ability. With every alcoholic beverage you consume, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Do you think you could pass a field sobriety test?
If a police officer stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), he could ask you to take a field sobriety test. There are actually three tests: the Walk-and-Turn, the One-Leg Stand and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test. Do you think you could pass one...
What types of evidence are used in a Texas DWI trial?
A DWI case only goes to trial if a person pleads not guilty. Then the trial process begins with jury selection. Every DWI case is different, but there are some forms of evidence used in most cases. Test results Officers use two types of tests to determine a person's...
What makes a DWI a felony in Texas?
Per Texas law, the state can charge you with driving under the influence if, when an officer stops you, your blood alcohol concentration level is %.08 or greater, you have any level of a controlled substance in your system, or you were impaired in any way by alcohol...
What recent federal legislation helps fight drunk driving?
The federal infrastructure bill in 2021 included legislation that will help fight drunk driving. A provision to change vehicle requirements for new manufacturing could drastically reduce DWIs. Mothers Against Drunk Driving cheered the requirements in the bill,...
What are the ignition interlock laws in TX?
There is a multitude of penalties associated with a DWI charge in Texas. One of them is the Texas courts requiring you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle after certain kinds of DWI offenses. While all 50 states have ignition interlock devices, the...
What should I know about DWI penalties in Texas?
Even safe, responsible drivers can find fall victim to a DWI. One drink too many on a night out with friends can lead to fines, license suspension, and even worse. Accordingly, all drivers should understand the law and how it pertains to them. The Texas Department of...
Why are standardized field sobriety tests the default?
When an officer pulls you over on a routine stop, they may notice some potentially suspicious signs. They can then put you through sobriety tests in order to determine if their hunch is right and you are driving under the influence. What is one of the first tests you...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
When an officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop, they may find reason to suspect that you have driven while intoxicated. Thus, they may implement one of several tests that will allow them to get a better gauge on the situation. Field sobriety tests often...